“Ultimately, I think it’s sort of a tough sell”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A grassroots campaign organizing in communities southwest of Boston hopes to draw attention to what its founder calls a “third-rail” issue: the level of influence House Speaker Robert DeLeo holds over his chamber. 

The group, called Massachusetts Voters for Legislative Reform and launched by Franklin resident Maxwell Morrongiello, plans to hold an organizing meeting at the Milford Library on Oct. 7. 

A release announcing the meeting said DeLeo has a “simply undemocratic” level of power, with House leadership in “almost absolute control” over “which bills pass and which bills die.” 

“I think the most challenging question you can ask a state representative is, Do you think the speaker of the House has too much power,” Morrongiello said in an interview. “They can never really give you a straight answer. I get the sense they sort of think he does.”

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http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/09/franklin-resident-starts-political.html

Franklin Resident Starts Political Group to Challenge Speaker's Power

Franklin Historical Museum: Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective - June 18

As part of the Summer-long Bridal Gown Exhibit at the Franklin Historical Museum, we welcome the first of two guest speakers on Sunday, June 18 at 1:15PM. Maureen Taylor, known as the Photo Detective for her work solving photo mysteries, has created a special presentation to complement the museum’s exhibit. 

Her exclusive Wedding Images presentation, which will include a PowerPoint, clips, accessories, as well as a few photos of dresses used in the Franklin bridal display. The presentation will review how to identify photos by revealing details such as date of clothing, accessories, poses, props and documents. Hints can also be found in flowers, handkerchiefs, corsages, ribbons, veils, gloves and top hats. Join us Sunday and Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective will explain it all. 

Bridal Gown Display at the Franklin Historical Museum

The exhibit, which opened Thursday evening June 8th will run through the end of August. It includes 12 dresses from the Museum’s collection. Featured this year is the ever popular parachute dress from 1946; a blue trimmed Priscilla of Boston gown; the dress worn by Franklin’s own Stella Jeon, the oldest dress in the collection from 1893, and many more.

The presentation by Maureen Taylor will identify fashion trends and a bit of the changing history of bridal fashions. It promises to be interesting, informative and entertaining.

The Franklin Historical Museum, located at 80 West Central Street, is open Saturday mornings 10am-1pm, Sunday afternoons from 1pm-4pm and Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm. Admission is always free and the building is wheel chair accessible.

 

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REMINDER: Franklin Odd Fellows: Speaker’s Forum Series Public Talk - Apr 13

Presenters: Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Date/Time: April 13, 2017. 6:30 pm

Location: Franklin Public Library, Temporary Location
25 Kenwood Circle., Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda: 

1. Understanding Identity Theft - Manage your personal information and Safeguard your computer. Security freezes and fraud alerts. Reporting ID Theft and First Steps for Victims
2. Scams and Fraud Prevention – Work at Home Scams – Vacation and Travel Scams – Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Scams – Guidance for Businesses on Security Breaches – Fake Check Scams.
3. Credit Card Skimming Devices – How to spot and avoid them.
4. Q and A: Engage audience members in a question and answer period.

Franklin Odd Fellows

Franklin Odd Fellows: Speaker’s Forum Series Public Talk - Apr 13

Presenters: Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Date/Time: April 13, 2017. 6:30 pm

Location: Franklin Public Library, Temporary Location
25 Kenwood Circle., Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda: 

1. Understanding Identity Theft - Manage your personal information and Safeguard your computer. Security freezes and fraud alerts. Reporting ID Theft and First Steps for Victims
2. Scams and Fraud Prevention – Work at Home Scams – Vacation and Travel Scams – Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Scams – Guidance for Businesses on Security Breaches – Fake Check Scams.
3. Credit Card Skimming Devices – How to spot and avoid them.
4. Q and A: Engage audience members in a question and answer period.

Franklin Odd Fellows

Microsoft Director of Governement Security Policy and Strategy Angela McKay to Speak at Dean College Executive Lecture Series

Dean College is honored to host Angela McKay, Director of the Government Security Policy and Strategy Team within Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft for the Dean College Leadership Institute Executive Lecture Series on January 24, 2017. The Executive Series offers a unique and interactive opportunity for students, alumni and the local community to interact with today’s business leaders.

Guest speaker, Angela McKay leads Microsoft’s public policy work on cybersecurity, cloud security, and norms, and on public sector use of cloud. Her team includes professionals working on these topics across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. She focuses on driving strategic change, both within Microsoft and externally, to advance trust in the computing ecosystem.

Angela McKay, Director of the Government
Security Policy and Strategy Team

Ms. McKay combines technical expertise and public policy acumen to develop policies that improve security and stability of cyberspace, and support development, growth, and innovation. She serves on the Board of Councilors for the East West Institute, a think tank focused on international conflict resolution, and as Microsoft’s Point of Contact for the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, which provides the President of the United States with recommendations to maintain reliable, secure, and resilient communications.

The speaking program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Guidrey Center at Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA on January 24, 2017. The program is FREE and open to the public. 

Registration is required as seating is limited. 

For more information and to register, visit the Dean College website www.dean.edu/executivelectureseries.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

Reminder: S.A.F.E. Community Coalition Feb 2 - 7:00 PM - Horace Mann Auditorium

This is a reminder about our S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting on February 2, 2016 featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids. View this email in your browser Next Coalition meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2 The S.A.F.E. (Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment) Board is presenting Professor Robert Putnam, the author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, at our next coalition meeting on February 2, 2016 at the Mercer Auditorium at Horace Mann School, 224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA. The coalition meeting begins at 7 p.m., and we expect Prof. Putnam to speak between 7:30 pm and 8:45 pm. He will begin with a presentation and then will sit down with Dr. Anne Bergen for a one on one dialogue. The program is not authorized for taping or re-broadcast, so this will be your only opportunity to hear this nationally acclaimed author in our area. Our Kids is a groundbreaking examination of the growing inequality gap and why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility. You can learn more about the book and research by clicking here. Bowling Alone talks about how we have become increasingly disconnected from one another and how social structures have disintegrated. It should be a fascinating talk and of particular interest to those wishing to understand the sociological climate surrounding the opioid crisis.   Talk about Our Kids Prof. Robert Putnam Author of Our Kids and Bowling Alone Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 7.p.m. to 9 p.m. Mercer Auditorium at Horace Mann School 224 Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038 Our Kids is a groundbreaking examination of the growing inequality gap and why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility. You can learn more about the book and research by clicking here.  Bowling Alone talks about how we have become increasingly disconnected from one another and how social structures have disintegrated. Join us for a fascinating talk about the sociological climate surrounding the opioid crisis. Subscribe to this email list Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in joining the fight against obioid abuse in our community. Our mailing address is: Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov State House - Room 527A Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

Reminder: Voice of Franklin Toastmasters Open House - May 19

The Voice of Franklin Toastmasters invite residents and the local community to its Open House taking place during its May 19, 2015 meeting, 7:30 PM, at the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, Four Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA. 

“Voice of Franklin Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Fred Elliott, Club President for Toastmasters Voice of Franklin. 

Toastmasters International

Members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speeches) and evaluations. 

Club VP of Education, Brian Hilfrank, who has served in various club positions, will be the Table Topics master. “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting,” says Hilfrank. “This is where guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.” 

The Open House is open to guests, new members, past members, current members, and anyone curious about how Toastmasters can benefit them.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters Open House 

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Benchmark Senior Living at
Forge Hill, Four Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA

For more information, visit website http://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org/ 

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters meets the first and third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin. For more information about this event and the club, please visit website at http://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org/

About Toastmasters InternationalToastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

Note: this is not to be confused with the "Voices of Franklin" series that runs periodically here on Franklin Matters.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters Open House - May 19

The Voice of Franklin Toastmasters invite residents and the local community to its Open House taking place during its May 19, 2015 meeting, 7:30 PM, at the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, Four Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA. 

“Voice of Franklin Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Fred Elliott, Club President for Toastmasters Voice of Franklin. 

Toastmasters International

Members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speeches) and evaluations. 

Club VP of Education, Brian Hilfrank, who has served in various club positions, will be the Table Topics master. “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting,” says Hilfrank. “This is where guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.” 

The Open House is open to guests, new members, past members, current members, and anyone curious about how Toastmasters can benefit them.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters Open House 

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Benchmark Senior Living at
Forge Hill, Four Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA

For more information, visit website http://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org/ 

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters meets the first and third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin. For more information about this event and the club, please visit website at http://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org/

About Toastmasters InternationalToastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

Note: this is not to be confused with the "Voices of Franklin" series that runs periodically here on Franklin Matters.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Dean College: Free Executive Lecture - Jerry Sargent

DEAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 10th Executive Lecture Jerry Sargent President, Citizens Bank, Massachusetts April 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to join the Dean College community for our annual Executive Lecture presented by the Dean Leadership Institute. On April 14, 2015, we welcome Jerry Sargent, President of Citizens Bank, Massachusetts. Sargent serves on various business boards aimed at improving the vitality of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In this capacity, Jerry serves on the executive committees of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable. He is also a member of the Boston Financial Services Leadership Council. In 2011, then-Governor Deval Patrick appointed him to the Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council. REGISTER TO ATTEND   2014 Dean Leadership Institute Dean College welcomed Bianca de la Garza, Newscaster for WCVB Boston and Founder of Lucky Gal Productions. Free Event Open to Public Register Now   When Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.   Where The Guidrey Center Dean College 100 W. Central St. Franklin, MA 02038    Quick Links Directions Dean Leadership Institute School of Business Stay Connected

Reminder: Speaker's Forum - Franklin Fire Dept - Mar 11

Franklin Odd Fellows

Our 5th in a series of public talks 

at the Franklin Library, we present to you:

THE FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 

Franklin Fire Dept

Presenters: 
Fire Chief, Gary McCarraher and Firefighter Paramedic, Keith Darling

Date/Time: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2015. 7:00 pm

Location: 
Franklin Public Library, Community Room (Downstairs)

Agenda: 

1. Chief McCarraher will give an introduction to Franklin Fire and an Overview of the Department history 

2. FF Darling will give statistics on the “Calls for Service” 

3. FF Darling will go over Staffing 

4. FF Darling will review our Operations Section – Fire, EMS, Hospital Point of Entry and “All Hazards” Response 

5. FF Darling will review our Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation Sections 

6. FF Darling will review our SAFE Program. Keith is our Student Awareness of Fire Education Coordinator as well as our Senior Citizen Student Awareness of Fire Education Coordinator. Keith will also discuss the Department’s Home Visit Program 

7. A Power Point Presentation will be given during the talk

For more about the Franklin Odd Fellows visit their webpage 
http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/

Fiscal Responsibility: A Taxpayer’s Perspective - Mar 5th

The Franklin Republican Town Committee is proud to sponsor the following event:

What: Fiscal Responsibility: A Taxpayer’s Perspective
Who: Mass Fiscal Alliance, Paul Craney, Executive Director (speaker)
Where: Alumni Restaraunt (391 East Central St, Franklin, MA)
When: Thursday, March 5th, 2015; 7-10pm

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting better government and right-of-center fiscal and economic policy solutions. 

They have an office near the Statehouse in Boston and their website is www.MassFiscal.org and they launched a first of its kind, online and real-time, state legislative scorecard which may be found at www.MassFiscalScorecard.org

screen grab of MassFiscal webpage

Speakers Forum: Franklin Fire Department - March 11

Franklin Odd Fellows

Our 5th in a series of public talks 

at the Franklin Library, we present to you:

THE FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 

Franklin Fire Dept

Presenters: 
Fire Chief, Gary McCarraher and Firefighter Paramedic, Keith Darling

Date/Time: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2015. 7:00 pm

Location: 
Franklin Public Library, Community Room (Downstairs)

Agenda: 

1. Chief McCarraher will give an introduction to Franklin Fire and an Overview of the Department history 

2. FF Darling will give statistics on the “Calls for Service” 

3. FF Darling will go over Staffing 

4. FF Darling will review our Operations Section – Fire, EMS, Hospital Point of Entry and “All Hazards” Response 

5. FF Darling will review our Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation Sections 

6. FF Darling will review our SAFE Program. Keith is our Student Awareness of Fire Education Coordinator as well as our Senior Citizen Student Awareness of Fire Education Coordinator. Keith will also discuss the Department’s Home Visit Program 

7. A Power Point Presentation will be given during the talk

For more about the Franklin Odd Fellows visit their webpage 
http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/